Ketones $\left[R \mathrm{CO} R_{1}\right]$ where $R=R_{1}=$ alkyl group. It can be obtained in one s

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Ketones $\left[R \mathrm{CO} R_{1}ight]$ where $R=R_{1}=$ alkyl group. It can be obtained in one step by\

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(a) : A tertiary alcohol is difficult to oxidise. But when it is treated with an acidic oxidising agent under some conditions, it is oxidised to ketone and then to acids. Both the ketone and acid contain the lesser number of carbon atoms than the starting alcohol.\